SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES_MORNING CLASS

Which of the following best defines a sustainable community?

• A place designed to balance people, economy, and environment

• A place focused only on economic growth

• A community that ignores environmental concerns

• A place where only technology is prioritized

Which government departments form the Partnership for Sustainable Communities in the U.S.?

• DOT, EPA, HUD

• DOE, HHS, USDA

• DOD, DOJ, DOS

• DOC, DOL, VA

Which of the following is NOT part of the 12 Features of Sustainable Communities?

• Industrial exploitation

• Active community engagement

• Well-designed public spaces

• Efficient use of resources

Sustainable transportation in communities refers to:

• Walking, biking, carpooling, or public transport

• Using only private cars for all travel

• Building more highways for faster traffic

• Increasing air travel within cities

The Three Principles of Sustainability are:

• Economy, society, environment

• Profit, power, politics

• Growth, consumption, waste

• Technology, innovation, expansion

Which is NOT one of the Four Pillars of Sustainability?

• Political

• Social

• Economic

• Environmental

Human sustainability primarily focuses on:

• Improving health, education, and quality of life

• Maximizing industrial output regardless of consequences

• Expanding urban areas without planning

• Exploiting natural resources for short-term gain

Which country launched the Sustainable Communities Plan in 2003?

• United Kingdom

• Australia

• Canada

• Germany

The EPA’s Smart Growth Program provides:

• Grants, reports, and toolkit for sustainable planning

• Tax incentives for fossil fuel companies

• Subsidies for highway construction only

• Permits for industrial waste disposal

An example of a school-based sustainable community practice is:

• Using energy-saving lights and planting trees

• Throwing plastic waste in the playground

• Leaving lights on when not in use

• Burning leaves in the school yard